Assistant Controller

We are recruiting an Assistant Controller for a company in the Raleigh area. This role is a key leadership position within the accounting function, overseeing the preparation of financial statements and managing the month‑end close process. This individual partners cross‑functionally to enhance reporting quality, strengthen internal controls, and drive process improvements. Great opportunity for a hands‑on leader who operates with minimal supervision while guiding a high‑performing accounting team.

• Lead the monthly close process and ensure the accurate and timely preparation of internal and consolidated financial statements.
• Oversee account reconciliations and ensure appropriate review procedures are completed each reporting cycle.
• Manage and develop the general accounting team, including coaching, performance oversight, and succession planning.
• Support quarterly and annual reporting requirements, including preparation of external financial statements and coordination of the year‑end audit process.
• Research and resolve complex accounting matters, providing technical guidance to the team and ensuring compliance with applicable standards.
• Strengthen and maintain internal controls, while identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Partner with leadership on special projects, cash management activities, and broader financial initiatives as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA is required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience. A mix of public accounting and corporate accounting is ideal.
• At least two years of leadership experience overseeing and developing accounting teams.
• Strong understanding of technical accounting, financial reporting and consolidations.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Additional disclaimer:
Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied.

Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.